California State Plan

California State Plan

California State Plan

Overview

The Department of Industrial Relations administers the California State Plan, commonly referred to as Cal/OSHA. Its main office is located in Oakland, California.

Jurisdiction

The California State Plan applies to all public and private sector places of employment in the state with the exception of federal government employees. Federal government employees, including those employed by the United States Postal Service, private sector employers on Native American lands, maritime activities on the navigable waterways of the United States, private contractors working on land designated as exclusive federal jurisdiction, and employers that require federal security clearances, are covered under federal OSHA jurisdiction.

Unique State Plan Standards

Cal/OSHA has adopted all OSHA standards that would relate to public and private sector employer operations. Cal/OSHA incorporates federal standards by reference. Therefore, the state and federal standards are identical. Cal/OSHA has adopted the following unique standards:

Toxic Chemical Handling and Exposure

Agriculture

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Child Labor

Heat Exposure

Noise Exposure

Enforcement Programs

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is the principal executor of the California State Plan which oversees enforcement and consultation. Cal/OSHA utilizes the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual to provide guidance for the enforcement program. Compliance officers inspect workplaces for hazardous conditions and issue citations where violations are identified. Inspections may be the result of regular scheduling, imminent danger reports, fatalities, and worker complaints or referrals. More information on enforcement in the state can be found on the California State Plan website.

Voluntary and Cooperative Programs

Cal/OSHA offers voluntary and cooperative programs focused on reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Cal/OSHA also offers on-site consultation services which help employers - both public and private - comply with Cal/OSHA or OSHA standards and identify and correct potential safety and health hazards. For more information on these programs, please visit the California State Plan website.

Informal Conferences and Appeals

Cal/OSHA conducts informal conferences in an effort to resolve contested cases. The California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board hears and rules on appeals from citations, notifications, and penalties issued by Cal/OSHA's enforcement unit. For more information on these proceedings, please visit the California State Plan website.

Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Discrimination Complaint Investigation Unit

455 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 703-4820

(415) 703-4807

Disclaimer

OSHA makes every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate and up to date, but changes in state law and procedures affecting the
information on this page are beyond OSHA's control. Contact state program staff directly to verify important information.

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